The cost of shipping goods from China to Europe has more than tripled in the past eight weeks, hitting record highs as a shortage of empty containers stemming from the pandemic disrupts global trade. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan military stages drill aimed at repelling China attack
Taiwanese troops using tanks, mortars and small arms staged a drill aimed at repelling an attack from China, which has increased its threats to reclaim the island and its own displays of military migh ... ( read original story ...)
China-Europe shipping costs, Navalny jailed, Brookfield chief says real estate is undervalued
The cost of shipping goods from China to Europe has more than tripled in the past eight weeks as the pandemic disrupts global trade, Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny has been sent to prison ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: China sees virus outbreaks across its northeast
China is dealing with coronavirus outbreaks across its frigid northeast, prompting additional lockdowns and travel bans ahead of next month’s Lunar New Year holiday ... ( read original story ...)
WATCH LIVE: Finance Committee holds confirmation hearing for Treasury Secretary-nominee Janet Yellen
The committee announcement did not provide any guidance on how fast the panel will vote on Biden's nomination of Yellen or when the nomination will be taken up by the full Senate. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Volopay raises $2.1m
Singapore based fintech start-up Volopay has raised $2.1 million USD in seed round funding to provide businesses and startups in the Asia Pacific region with a powerful control centre for all their ... ( read original story ...)
Iran, Azerbaijan ink economic co-op MOU
Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee was held on Monday at the place of the Iranian Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs in Tehran, IRIB reported. ( read original story ...)
Yemen: “These sanctions have to make clear that they do not apply to humanitarian aid”
English News and Press Release on Yemen about Food and Nutrition, Health, Epidemic and more; published on 18 Jan 2021 by MSF ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine Banks’ Rebound to Beat Revival From Asian Crisis
Philippine banks will recover faster from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic than they did from the Asian financial crisis due to record-low interest rates, higher capital and a stable economy, ... ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Philippine stocks drop on virus fears, banks drag Malaysian shares
Philippine senators on Friday questioned the government's ... not to mention general distrust among the population," said a Manila-based analyst at a global financial firm, who wished to remain ... ( read original story ...)